Baroque Art in Spain: Sculpture and Painting Styles
Baroque Sculpture in Spain
While in Italy, the grand sculpture of Bernini, utilizing bronze and marble for religious themes, developed in the seventeenth century, Spain saw the rise of *polychrome wood sculpture* of a religious nature. This art aimed to raise believers’ awareness of the Passion of Christ, explaining its realism, which was sometimes excessive or even in poor taste.
The primary patron for sculptors was the Church, commissioning *retablos* (altarpieces), religious images, and processional
Read MoreModern Sculpture Masterpieces: Moore’s Reclining Figure and Calder’s Mobiles
Henry Moore: Reclining Figure
Artwork Details:
- Date: 1938
- Style: Abstract Art
- Technique & Material: Carved Stone
- Form: Freestanding Sculpture
- Type: Reclining Figure
- Color: Monochrome
- Dimensions: 1.32 m
- Location: Tate Gallery, London
Historical Context
Henry Moore (1898-1986) was the most important British sculptor of the 20th century. He became deeply interested in primitive and pre-Columbian art, dedicating his artistic activity to themes of human life and motherhood. His reclining women are monumental
Read MoreThe Novecento Movement in Spanish Literature
The Generation of 1914, often referred to as the Novecento, marked a significant shift in Spanish intellectual and literary thought. It emerged from a serious consideration of the craft, where writers consciously avoided simplistic or awkward expression, striving for a refined prose. Nineteenth-century aesthetics, in particular, were characterized by a constant obsession with well-done, well-thought-out work, a principle that found its testing ground in the 1914 generation.
The Novecento: A Literary
Read MoreCore Principles of Visual Media, Narrative & Journalism
Design Fundamentals: Visual Principles
Understanding Design: Definition & Core Concepts
Design (verb):
- To conceive or create in the mind; to invent.
- To formulate a plan for; to make something for a purpose.
Visual Weight: Element Prominence
The prominence of an element within a composition. Affected by:
- Size
- Color
- Position
- Shape
Proportion: Element Size Relationships
The size relationship between elements in an image. Usually mathematical.
The Golden Ratio: Fibonacci & Phi
A proportion based upon the
Read MoreKey Concepts in Communication, Grammar, and Natural Sciences
Understanding Language and Communication
Language is the capacity of human beings to communicate through signs, using perceptible elements that represent ideas or things. It functions as a code or system, whether verbal or nonverbal, that encodes concrete signs, decrypts them, and conveys messages.
Key Elements of Communication
- Sender: The originator of the message.
- Receiver: The recipient of the message.
- Referent (Context or Situation): The reality or topic to which the message refers.
- Channel: The medium
Darwin’s Evolution Theory & Cultural Diversity
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and Its Foundations
The definitive version of evolutionism in the nineteenth century was provided by Charles Darwin (1809-1882). In 1858, following his transformative voyage to the Galapagos Islands and South America, Darwin presented a new theory of evolution in London, based on his extensive observations. This theory would have a profound impact on all areas of knowledge.
This theory is based on two fundamental principles:
- Struggle for Survival: Darwin posited a struggle